Rubus macrophyllus is a European species of bramble.
The genetics of Rubus is extremely complex, making it is difficult to decide which groups should be recognized as species. As many rare species have limited ranges such as this, further study is needed to clarify the taxonomy.Flora of North America, Rubus Linnaeus, 1754. Bramble
It can be found across Europe, from Ireland to Bulgaria.Altervista Flora Italiana, Rubus macrophyllus Weihe & Nees includes photos and European distribution map There are reports of the species having become naturalized in Washington and Oregon in the northwestern United States.Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution mapTropicos, Rubus macrophyllus Weihe & Nees
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External links photo of herbarium specimen at Missouri Botanical Garden